As a child of the 1970s, I viewed pot as a recreational and non-harmful substance. However, over the past decade, I have realized it can be a gateway drug. Maybe not for every person who tries it, but for many young adults whose brains are not fully developed, I know with certainty that pot can be addictive and can lead to other, more serious drug experimentation and abuse.

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